![]() That is where my parents went to college. It's kind of like farm country a little bit, but then there's Northern Illinois University. I was born in Dekalb, Illinois which is just west of Chicago. I saw Champion, the play that David has written and stars in, and I unexpectedly cried. He has a forgiver's heart and an amazing capacity to accept, matched only by his commitment to go beyond. He is charismatic, lively and fun to talk to, but what was not so obvious at first, and what I would discover is, the courage with which he has lived his life. I met David for morning coffee and I was very moved, not only by his story, but by the human being that would unfold. He occurs, instantly as someone who knows who he is - ironic when you stop to consider "the what" that he has come from the circumstances that have colored his life. What is, at first, obvious about David Paladino is his calm and thoughtful spirit. He was also one of the producers for the play.īorn in Dekalb, IL David currently lives in Los Angeles. (The play was actually devised by Athol and the two original actors, John Kani and Winston Ntshona.) David also received an NAACP Nomination and an LA Weekly Award for the same role. In addition, David just finished co-writing his first screenplay, in which he will also star.ĭavid is also the 2003 Ovation Award Winner (Los Angeles' Tony Award) Best Lead Actor for his role in Athol Fugard's 'The Island'. Many producers around the country have offered David and his compatriots the opportunity to perform Champion in their city.įamed producer and director Woody King Jr. ![]() Champion received rave reviews and became the hit of the festival. In August 2005, David, co-actor Ski Carr and director Tommy Hicks were invited to perform Champion at the Nation Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 'This American Life' interview about David's life story has led to offers for its film/television rights.ĭavid has used his life story for the basis to write a one-act play entitled Champion, in which he also stars.Ĭhampion was originally produced by Camelot Artists Productions in November of 2004. In May 2002, David's life story aired nationally on NPR's Award Winning Radio Show - This American Life. In 1999, David made his life-changing discovery which lead to many other discoveries and a national radio interview.
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